China Xuzhou Special School Faces Backlash Over Mandatory Doll Carrying

Yuanzhong Special Education School in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, eastern China, has come under scrutiny after reports said students were required to carry dolls throughout their time at school. The institution is described as a special education school that teaches students referred to in society as “problem children.” The practice was reportedly linked to the idea that one understands parents’ feelings only after raising a child, but questions have been raised over whether making students keep dolls with them continuously is an appropriate method. The case has drawn attention to the boundary between educational purpose, student rights, and disciplinary methods in special education. Source: mk.co.kr.